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Very nice work and not to be critical, but I would not want my total lateral control of the rear end to be just one threaded Heim end in side load. I would run it by one of the head inspectors for approval in writing for your log book.

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Very nice work and not to be critical, but I would not want my total lateral control of the rear end to be just one threaded Heim end in side load. I would run it by one of the head inspectors for approval in writing for your log book.

x10!!! Any inspector that would approve that kind of usage of Heim joints should be demoted to being drag ballast.

Also, the geometries of the A-arm and 4-bar are incompatible in vertical motion.

I'll have to agree with those who are leery of side- loading spherical rod end bearings. The strength of the bearings in this loading is a small fraction of its tensile load rating. The ball tends to push out of its housing when the housing distorts under load.

Seems like there would not be much movement with the rod ends mounted that way.

Jerry Bickle's book Complete Guide To Chassis Performance has a good picture of what he likes and the rod endsare turned 90 deg to what you have, also has the slider. Check with him if solid rod end is needed on rear mount but rod ends are used for all 3.

Seems like there would not be much movement with the rod ends mounted that way.

Jerry Bickle's book Complete Guide To Chassis Performance has a good picture of what he likes and the rod endsare turned 90 deg to what you have, also has the slider.

Good book for chassis tuning and setup.

Good luck JL222

Yeah there isn't much movement but it is enough. Where the single rod end attaches to the rear end bracket, it has around 6" of travel. Do you mean the 2 forward rod ends are 90*? I don't have much room to work with as we are planning on a 6" exhaust passing through this area on the passenger side but I am considering an upper wishbone as well.

What is the axial static load capacity of Aurora Bearing Company's rod ends?

For Aurora two-piece rod ends, the maximum axial static load capacity is recommended to be 15% of the ultimate radial static load capacity. For three-piece rod ends, the maximum axial static load capacity is recommended to be 10% of the ultimate radial static load capacity. However, on three-piece units, factors such as race material, body material, and dimensions may affect the axial static load capacity. For further information, consult the Aurora Bearing engineering department. "

What is the axial static load capacity of Aurora Bearing Company's rod ends?

For Aurora two-piece rod ends, the maximum axial static load capacity is recommended to be 15% of the ultimate radial static load capacity. For three-piece rod ends, the maximum axial static load capacity is recommended to be 10% of the ultimate radial static load capacity. However, on three-piece units, factors such as race material, body material, and dimensions may affect the axial static load capacity. For further information, consult the Aurora Bearing engineering department. "

Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ

I guess you mean the two forward rod ends? On these that equates to over 4000lbs each rod end at 10%. They have leverage over the single rod end that would receive the load from the axle. No need for a bunch of math to see that they won't see load anywhere close to 4000lbs. If you care to do all the math, I will gladly provide you with the dimensions of the wishbone.